Abby Odio begins a new series on Philippians, exploring how we can discern what is best and exhibit “shocking love” in an anxious, divided world.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Welcome & Introduction

[02:12] - Context of Philippians

[04:01] - The Rancid Burger Story

[06:16] - Same Restaurant, Different Meals

[07:37] - Scripture Reading

[10:11] - Lean In & Look Out

[11:07] - What "Rejoice" Really Means

[13:08] - Nero vs. Paul

[17:16] - Do We Practice Grace?

[20:29] - Keeping Score at Soccer

[22:44] - Looking Out with Gentleness

[24:45] - Grace as Our Lens

[26:29] - Bullhorn vs. Donald Duck

[29:52] - Examining Our Posture

[32:11] - Nelson Mandela's Grace

[34:59] - Final Prayer

Pastor Dave explores how truth shapes our work and identity as followers of Christ. CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Welcome and Opening

[02:11] - Sermon Series Recap

[04:04] - Truth Shapes Our Work

[06:31] - Four Aspects of Truth

[09:25] - Introducing Dr. Hardwin Mead

[11:57] - The Young Pastor's Heart

[14:07] - When Career Consumes Identity

[15:22] - Emptiness in Success

[16:15] - Finding Identity Beyond Work

[17:47] - Multiple Roles, Fuller Life

[18:36] - It's Not About You

[19:18] - Responding to the Story

[21:03] - God Hides Us Intentionally

[24:31] - Closing Encouragement

Pat Little examines how beauty evokes transcendence, affirms the dignity of creation, and inspires our imagination—ultimately bearing witness to a beautiful God.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Opening Prayer & Poetry[02:11] - Work and Calling Series[04:33] - Defining Beauty[08:58] - Beauty Evokes Transcendence[13:15] - Beauty Affirms Creation[18:07] - Beauty Inspires Imagination[24:09] - God as Artist[26:22] - Ashley's Design Testimony[33:15] - Communion Invitation

Pastor Rachel challenges us to reconsider our relationship with work beyond mere productivity or paychecks. Drawing from the creation story and Paul's teachings, she invites us to view our daily work—whether in an office, at home with children, or in creative pursuits—as "a gracious expression of God's creative energy in service to others.”CHAPTERS[00:00] - Introduction & Wall-E[00:57] - Wall-E's Human Warning[04:16] - Made for Work[06:34] - Biblical Work Foundation[11:02] - Finding Your Calling[13:17] - Revolutionary Work Mindset[17:04] - Three Stonemasons Parable[18:43] - Kate's Transition Story[28:21] - Father's True Legacy[32:22] - Good Work Principles

In this powerful opening message of our new series about work, Pastor Josh unpacks the biblical story of work - from God's original design, to how our relationship with it soured, to how Jesus redeems it.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Welcome & Series Introduction[01:08] - Defining Our Work[02:36] - God as Worker[05:21] - Work in the Garden[06:45] - When Work Goes Wrong[09:16] - The Fall of Work[13:35] - Modern Work Problems[15:25] - Jesus and Work[18:24] - Christ Working Through Us[21:07] - Kingdom and New Creation[25:47] - Planting for the Future[27:26] - Dylan's Story Begins[29:35] - God's Invitation in Work[32:53] - Seeds of New Creation[35:46] - Closing Prayer and Song

Pastor Dave explores how God intentionally embeds our unique differences within Christian community for spiritual growth. He challenges our tendency to create echo chambers by pushing out those who disagree with us. Instead, he invites us to consider how belonging to a diverse spiritual community is foundational to our maturity, even when uncomfortable.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Opening Story[01:33] - Series Overview[02:19] - Early Church Differences[04:28] - Differences Bring Blessing[06:40] - Jesus's Diverse Disciples[07:11] - Why This Matters[09:12] - Grace Over Self-Sufficiency[11:21] - Working Through Differences[14:13] - Essentials vs Non-Essentials[19:03] - Building Bridges[22:23] - Hope for Gen Z[25:52] - Table of Mercy

Today Pastor Rachel challenges us to consider what it truly means to deny ourselves and take up our cross—not as a burden, but as a pathway to freedom and wholeness. The "descending way" of Jesus invites us to embrace discomfort, confront our brokenness, and surrender our egos daily.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Introduction to Preaching[03:50] - Spiritual Formation Defined[05:22] - Shaped in Brokenness[08:39] - Jesus' Descending Way[11:32] - Formation Through Confrontation[13:25] - Come and Die[15:25] - Peter's Confession Moment[18:15] - Take Up Your Cross[20:25] - Cost of Discipleship[22:24] - Living It Out[25:05] - Peter's Final Commitment

Today, Pastor Dave challenges us to return to two ancient pillars of our faith: the spiritual practice of mercy and the power of faith community. As we navigate the complexities of faith in America today, this message invites us to experience God's transformative mercy for ourselves and extend it to others, finding hope and healing through beloved community even in our darkest moments.CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Opening Peace Blessing

[01:52] - Ancient Faith, Modern Challenges

[03:42] - Two Foundational Pillars

[04:47] - Saint Francis Prayer

[07:18] - Fruits of the Spirit

[09:04] - Mercy as Catalyst

[12:40] - Mercy vs Forgiveness

[14:05] - Personal Crisis Wednesday

[15:53] - Community Prayer Support

[19:08] - Historical Perspective: 1960s

[21:03] - Civil Rights Spiritual Disciplines

[24:06] - Closing Challenge